Medical Assistant (Virtual Clinic - Temporary Assignment)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists the physician with patient care according to established standards and practices, providing services efficiently and professionally. The role includes all typical Medical Assistant duties, including front-desk functions, and calls for initiative and informal leadership in clinic operations. The Medical Assistant is expected to provide high-quality care, demonstrate the organization’s core values, deliver outstanding customer service, and adapt to working with a diverse community. This is a full-time, temporary assignment in person in Tustin, California. The assignment is expected to run from the date of hire through the end of January, though the end date may change depending on clinic needs. General hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with variable start times and schedules that may change based on organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs. Weekend availability is required, typically for one Saturday per month. Overtime may occur. Compensation is $23–$25 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant performing front-office work in a clinic setting.
- Skills in supply management, verbal communication, infection control, creating a safe and effective environment, organization, scheduling, professionalism, customer focus, and confidentiality.
- Weekend availability, typically one Saturday per month.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of general EMR/EHR systems.
- Eligibility verification experience.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients, record medical histories, and confirm the reason for visits.
- Prepare patients for examination by measuring blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting a summary of patient history.
- Perform on-site testing and procedures as ordered by the physician.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and safeguard medical records and other patient information.
- Accurately enter patient information, measurements, procedure documentation, and test results in the electronic medical record, and secure the workstation when finished.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
- Manage supplies by tracking inventory, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
- Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and requesting repairs.
- Participate in the quality management program.
- Perform front-office procedures, including scheduling, checking in, and processing patients.
- Perform assigned start-of-day and end-of-day procedures.
- Perform other trained tasks and duties within scope as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
